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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-09
WISHES AyD rHAxKs or TIE BOARD OF TEADL

WISHES AND THANKS or THE BOARD OF TEADE.
At the eetng OF the Board Of Trade and Transpora-
ton Yesterday Orlando b. Potter introduced series OF
resolutions. which adopted urging Governor m 10
veto the bill extending the time for the completion OF the
Bridge and saDctlOning the placing OF piers
In the river proposed committee OF three nclud-
ing he chairman, Ambrose snow, was appointed 10 pre-
sent these resolutions 10 the Governor tomorrow An
otaer committee appointed O. represent the interests
investigate telephone companies OF the state TIL. sum
mer The thanks OF the Board were given TO MAYOR
Hewitt for his sturdy and successful opposition To TIE
electric ght combine" In the Common Council III was
also decided the opinion OF the members present mat
the proposion largely extend the system or street
lighting by electricity at much higher coSt tah gas Is
mex pedient , 49,, -
H. Thurber's resoluti N denouncing the now
freight classification OF the pool lines Was also adopted
unanimously Ii reads AZ follows:
pcofrd That the Railroad Committee ~ this Boari be
and hereby instructed In case the trunk lines refuse 10 TO
store tie Oh which made no dscr ue
tween large and Shipper modify the "NrinR
remove the injustice TO snal shlpl'I 70
the subject 20 the Interstate Iohhees NoHS'"
U IIer Investigation.
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OBRIEN SAILS FOE QUEENSTOWN
MANY FRIENDS AT THE PIER IN TIE EARLY MORN

MANY FRIENDS AT THE PIER IN THE EARLY MORN
ING HOURs-THE ESCORT or THE 09TH.
Not even the big demonstration Of Tuesday night and
the fireworks and bayonets OF regiment OF the National
Guard were deemed sufficient 10 bring to close New
Yorks farewell TO William OBrien. The majority Of his
friends who accompanied him in carriages from the
Hoffman House TO the White star steamer Adriatic
stayed with him the steamer until II sailed Den
Kilbride and Charley Ryan, Of The Dublin frtemGhs
Journal his travelling companions. did not seem at all
tired They stayed up during the night until the
steamer sailed IT 1880 a. and saved MIR. OBrien a
good deal OF hdndshaking by inerposlng between MS
visitors and himself.
There was large display OF flowers In the stateroom
OF the cabin for Mr.. OBrien. Tho. bouquets we're OF
deyicesshps harP- Irish round towers and so
on aud they filled the ship with pleasing and health
f odor Beside those who remained around The pier or
in ships cabin during the night in order To the
vessel sail crowds collected In the oaIy morning and
sent ND q cheer as the Adratic unmOored and
moved out on her journey TO Queenstown bearing the
plucky Irish editor back To his native heath.
The acton Colonel Cavanagh and the boys OF toe
69th Regiment escorting Mr.. Olirien 10 the shi Z
10 attend the meeting at Union Square on saturday
evening has angered the McGynn party while II has
delighted the antiMcGlynn men. This taken with
other ma is certain 20 lead 10 spit among the
Labor party all the so II section or that organ
izatOn continues 10 express dissatisfaction nj IT, foi
now the talk is among pronounced McGynn men as wen
as among those OF opposite way Of linking mat what
the men under Colonel Cayanaghs command kdld should
be recognized by popular testimonial
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SAYING GOOD.BY TO Mr.. BLAINE.

James g. Blaine sailed for Europe yesterday morning
on the North German Lloyd steamer Ems There was not
a much greater crowd the pier than usual at the
sailing OF steamers II originally intended
that Mr. Blaine should embark on Tuesday night, but
considerations for his comfort caused an alteration IN
his plans as 1t thought that his rest would he dis
ured by the noise OF getting the steamers load into the
hold Between and O'Clock small group OF well
wishers gathered the pier NJ Hobokcn To await MS
arrival. Some amusement caused by case OF
mistaken identity. Just about the time when lac was
expected "a party drove up III Firth Avenue Hotel
stage gentleman who one of timer number looked
somewhat like Mr. Blaine and. To his establishment and
confusion for minte two he received the attentions
from newspaper and Others intended for Mr. Blaine.
Ii WAS about haltp o'clock when Mr. Blaine came
With him Mrs Blaine Miss da garct and Miss Hattie
who accompany him his trip. and Walker Emmons, j.
g. Blaine, ir. and his wife, and Miss Rachel Shernal
who came 10 the Others OF.
Mr. Blaine seemed In good health and good spirits. He
chatted cheenly with his friends and with TRIBUNE
reporter before he went on board but singy declined
u say any thing for publication. Having visited his
Portable quarters below which bright with lowers
he deck, and remained there til the big vessel
steamed out Mr. Blaine spread his handkerchief on Top
a coil Of rope the bulwark and leaning on his
elbows smiled and nodded 10 his friends the pier
His wife and daughters stood around him. The ships
band struck up lively air, bandkerchiefs were waved
deck and shore. the crowd cheered heartily ana
repeatedly for Mr.. Blaine, who acknowledged II by
taking on his hat and waving IT, and the vessel dim
in the fog which hung the bay before the last ling
LETT the
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DIED.

AIGER-On Tuesday tn INST, at Bronxve Westchester
Daniel b. Alger. IN the 60th wear OF MS age
Relatives invited 10 attend the funeral nc his
late residence BrOnxye on Friday 10Th inst al pm
Train from Grand Central station at 200 p H. Harlem
r. r.
Please omit flowers
BERGH-At Utica. on Wednesday. the sth inst. after
Bergh.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
CUOVEN-At MaisoD " j. June g. 1857 Caroline r., WIG
OF Charles l.. Chovey in the seth year OF her age
family invited 20 attend the funera AZ
the Methodist Episcopal Church Madison. N j. on Thurs
day, the 9Th inst, at o'clock p m.
Trains leave Barclay and Christopher SITS at IL o'clock
FERRIss-At New-Milford. Conn. on Monday June q.
ss7 ssh year mis- age, Robert Ferriss. senior
warden of ST. Johns Chdrch
Feneral at the church IN Thursday, at l3Op m.
HORTON-At White Pains n. Y. Mary F., wifeot VIII.
lam Horton. and daughter OF Bartholomew Gedney.
Notice OF funeral herea.tor
UUNTINGTON-On wednesday, June 2, 1887, OF menu
braneous Group, Katie aged years and IA days. twin
daughter Of j. q. and Katie Huntington -,
Funer, parents residence SAL Dean-st Brooklyn,
Friday. June 10, At 23Op IN.
UIFORD-At Planfeld n. J.. June7. 1887. Bethah c.
widow OF Avah Milford, In the 77th year OF her age
Family service, at house OF her daughter Mrs j.
Funeral services at southod l. L. on Friday
at IL m.
pIArT-On Tuesday, June T. 1887, Mrs. Abigail II. Patt
aged so
Interment at Philadelphia.
sAYRE-At Borden Ca May 90 of apoplcxy Albarnus L.
Sayre aged 81 years.
Funeral at Madison y. J.. Saturday. Jnne H. p m
Train leaves Barclay and Christopher ss al II o'clock
Carriage. In waiting
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THE PoUGHKEEPsIE BRIDGE OPPOSITION


DIRECTED AGAINST THE TRUE COMMERCIAL IS-
TEREsTs OF NEw-YoRK CITY.
1t not demonstrative in the newspapers the
combined opposition of the canal boatmen and lighter
men OF NcwYork harbor against the Poughkeepsi
bridge enterprise would be ridiculous II Is easy TO
comprehend the union Of the canal and harbor lighter
other 1t has been adrotly worked up into an oppo-
son to the P0ughkeepsie Bridge Extension bill
because OF the belief that Governor Hill will any
measure, il materially affects commercial prosper
ity to please the multitude The opposition has actual
y raised the cry that Speaker Hustled who is president Of
the Storm King Bridge Company. opposition enter
prise, has made an advantageous combine with tho
Poughkeepse Company This announcement, IL true,
woulf be calculated to aid the PoughIeepse Company
financially but 1t happens to be untrue The chiefopposI
ton the time completing this bridge
proceeds from the small policy OF the two interests
which have been designated IL Il like the old hue and
cry OF the canal bOatmen against railroads. Of The street
companies against elevated railways; of the dock
lessees against the East River Bridge. All these APP
pear ridiculous; as the present opposition to the
Poughkeepsie bridge Will appear after II is built
It was claimed when the first bridge the Hudson
was built at Albany that the trade Of the West would
be diverted 10 Boston, That reasonable SUPPOSE
ton the Albany bridge direct line between
the Western roads and Boston. But seeks its
true level just trade seeks its natural seaport; and
the trade Of the West reaching Albany turned To tue
right abOut and came due south TO New York. The
completion Of the Poughkeepsie bridge will probably
witness the solving the problem precisely the
way. In fact IL Is inevitable that such result will
follow Several railways have already arranged 10 pass
over the bridge when completed Probably the FIRST TO
make connection with the bridge Will he the HUDSON
River Railway Such a connection viii mean simply tho
crossing OF the West Shore railway at POughkeepsie aud
the delivery of its passengers ard freight into Newiork
eli
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pt.ysF0R TIE ZIG CATHEDRAL.

The executive committee Of the trustees Of the Prote
tant Episcopal Cathedral held meeting at the house OF
Dr. Morgan Dix No. - West Twenty hfh ST. last night
10 arrange OF the necessary work for the big pro
ject The members Of the committee are Dr. DIX, Dr. h.
w Ionald Dr. George Mccullough Miller. W W. Aston
Z d. Babcock and Bishop Potter. Bishop Potter and
W W Astor were the only absent members. The con
ference opened al o'clock and continued 10 1880 The
plan for raising the needed moneys WAS considered al
somc length The consideration OF the matter OF site
for the ediice the principal subject discussed
number Of proposed sites were talked about sun
committee consisting Of Messrs Babcock and Miller was
appointed 10 visit of sites submitted get terms
81 sale, and obtain options on property
The committee determined TO deposit tho funds
secured by subscription in three trust companies the
Union, United Staos and the Central
time next week.
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OBIIUARf.
MRS. ANDREW d. WHITE.

ITHACA June (SpeciaD.-Mary Outwaer White, the
wife Of ex- President Andrew D. White, died suddenly
this forenoon. A hurTyng messenger rom inc
campus summonng physicians to exPresident White 5
house was the first ntimatOn that coleglans ana
citizens had OF the calamity Mrs, White seemed to
be In her usual health this morning. Last night she
attended a reception at President Adamss house and
engaged in spirited conversation with her friends
With the family she sat down to breakfast To-Day
chatting cheerily and seeming TO DO the LAST oilo
that death should claim. Suddenly she rose from
the table with the remark that she felt slight sen
saton OF nausea and started toward the parlor No
sooner had she arrived there than sho was selzed
with what seemed to be faintlng fit and ieA DdcA-
ward into the arms Of her daughter, Mrs Newoury'
who had followed her into the room. AS MIS-
White fell, she gave utteranco 10 sharp cry, EVIL
IDENTIFY occassoned by pain at her heart. She was
perfectly conscious for a few moments and indicated
that the pain at her heart. Her husband VINO
had hurried into the parlor at his daughters cry OF
alarm, lifted the sufferer 10 couch and endeaVOrea
Ia alleviate her distress. She soon, however, became
uncons cious and died In few moments In his arms
Tho physicians who hal been summoned endeavoied
20 induce respiration by artilcAi Meals puI eneAI
{" Tie news Of Mrs whites death brought great
gloom 70 every house on the eampu5 Vita h D Was
Frustrated for time being, but later on became
moro calm and composed ~ rs 10 10 able TO dictate
messages conveying the sad news ~ the immeo-aec
The funeral viii take place Saturday afternoon
The burial Will be In the vault Of the new Memorial
Chanel where the remains Of Ezra Cornell and John
Mcoiraw now rest, The use Of this vault was
rendered I'm behalf OF the University to-day by Mr..
SAGE president of the Board Of Trustees, and by
President Adams. The Services VIII doubtless be
held at the home Of the family, 1t being the prest
dent's wish that they be as quiet possible Mes
sages OF coincidence pouring IN tonight from all
over the country. Governor Cornell, Charles Dudley
Warner and many other prominent persons have tele-
grnphed their sympathy with Mr.. White In his
aGlicuOn. -, /.
All invitations for the commencement week 70
public and private parties have been recalled. Ia
seems Impossible TO predict tonight Just how much
Mrs. Whites death will affect the programme Of
commencement week. The Senior class VIII In all
PROBABILITY give up their ball. and IL Is possible that
they may also suspend the class BANQUET and the
class DAY exercises The faculty and trustees OF the
university will attend the funeral In body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-09
CHIME mARrYRDoM 70 SENSE oFDUrE

The barn OF George Surfing. neal "reenViie' caught
ON Dire Yesterday and burned to the ground. In the
harm hitehed 10 his mangnr by halter, was horse
In all IT. drives, and even in is stall was muhsrei
cur which had been called jack The flames spread
40 rapidly that IT ~ impossible to get the horse anu
other contruts out of the burning barn. jack was
living aongsi le his trend the horse and refused 10
leave but remained beside the perIsns animal DARK
ing irautically Tor assistance until the deNOuriDs
DANES stiled his faithful voice and poor Jack died u
nartyr to his de, oton. The horse wac hatersd ana
could not escape, but the doors OF the puidlhE
having been burst opeu every Effort made to call
ami ncrsuaae The dog to lice from its peril JACK,
however would only run back and forth from tue
neis ching horse pltuly whining and barking as Il en-
flame, illuminated the surroundings and the ROOF oil
the structure tell III, the ahectionate dog was seen
sitting ON the PROSTATE torn OF the smokestrangeu
horse and bowling with grief
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A uOG TUIT EISHEG

Ordsre Tnd) Dispact to The Cincinnati Enquirer
J. n. Mcconnell, of this city is the owner of dog
that he values very highly. II is iuloooded Scotch
shepherd, about year old The canine Is smart
one and seems to understand every word that Is
spoken to il. Among its many accomplishments is
that of being expert fisherman. He will take
position in DRIFT in small stream running near Mr.
McConnePs house. and by making racket will scare
the fish out into the water, where he see them.
Then diving suddenly he will bring Bsh up In his
mouth. This operation he will repeat until he catches
as many as he wants Spectators on the bank ~ 10
wise embarrass him in his piscator;al pursuit The
dog is very fond of the fish, and eats all that he
catches. That is the only objection to the whole
proceedings as his owner thinks that he could supply
his table with fresh fish the year around II the dog
could only be- taught TO retrieve, and he will give him
O few lessons in that art
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Washington Hifpdfch 70 The MILWAUKEE Stnt!net
II has been decided 20 appoint General John g. fafkr
OF the Engineer Corps, superintendent OF the military
academy ~ West Point In place OF General Merritt
VINO goes to Fort Leavenworth. Parke has been III
charge II river and LarbOr improvements for the last
twenty years and when IL whispered that he might
be- relieved from duty there was storm OF reihoi-
strgnces from members OF Congress who wani MN 10
remain whore he H. he is familiar with the details
OF this branch Of public works. He has familiar knowl
edge OF every river ana harbor In the country ana Wh
the Committee Appropriations call for information nc
give IL to them instantly without waiting Tor noiu
OF inspection survey IN such cases. Then again a,ho
has great repu alton for economy and energy hnd Is
said he mako Government money 20 nrincf 'nhn
any officer Ia the service Because Of bis ecieDeS
the members of Congress him To- stay whore he Is
but EudicOt has determined To him. and VIII placo
him In command At West Point duty Tor whch ITO hs
neither taste experience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-09
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL OFFICERS

The North Atlantic Squadron under SAILING orders Hear
Admiral stephen b. Luce, the commanderin chief Of the
home feet instructed yesterday by secrtsry Whitney
proceed with entire squadron under his command
New Haven Conn., for the OF participating ~ tie
ATTENDING the dedication OF the soldiers aud
Sailors Monument IN that city on June H. The vessels
which expected take part In those tie
flagship Richmond the Gaiena YaDtc Ossipee Atlanta and
Dolphin The Richmond Gaena and Yantic. anchor
of twenty North River have been taking in coal
and stores Monday and will be ready 10 start by Ine
day Wednesday. Admiral Luce who Is In Washington
the OF Commodore Bancroft Gherarii,
ommandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, for promotion TO
the rank Rear Admiral will Newlork Non
day, where official dinner will he given by The American
feet officers In honor Of Admiral Vgnes OF the French dag
shin III Minerva
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-09

man who expressed desire not to have his name mon
toned called J. r. Boyle president OF the Teachers Mu
final BENEFIT Association this city, last Friday and after
the and plans Of the Association left an
enveope naming three $1,000 gold notes win request
handed To tho Association rs con-
trbntIon rou himself and wife he was enthuslasuc over
The OF the Association and expressed great pleasure
m q able IN carrying out its plans During me
LAST two has accumulated permanent iund OF S9OV
and dues IL now enters on me mira
wear OF and the first OF It's practical usefulness
with membership OF over LOO ana pernianeni iunu
over s2b 600 Hereafter onehalf Of the receipts VIII used
as benefits members Under The provisions OF us
pocuuary aid will be extended to such OF its
become incapacated for school work anu also 10
served long terms-emaes trV-nNe years
andm nj les
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TO SAVE TILE DOG.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: It gives pleasure to record the noble deed OF
bravo man. Who In the late disastrous fire in Brooklyn
generously rsked his own life to save that Of faithful
Watchdog In this thoughtess world OF narrow selfish
ness where few bestow thought Of compassion
upon Gods helpless dumb creatures IL is refreshing to
read OF sucha noble OF dsnterested mercy. hope
Mr. Bergh will not fail to bestow commemorative
medal upon this There Ia true greatness In
such nature as his All honor TO Albert Mckay IL Is
such as lie who keep alive waning faith In human
nature hOhANiIi'
Ae York. June 3, 1887.
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LOSSES BY FIRE IN VARIOUS PLACES

CHICAGO Ill., June s.-A dispatch TO me Erenihg
Jo,u,,aI from Ioughton, Mich, says: 1.-The Quincy
p, uouso and the Drum House were struck by light
ming this morning and destroyed Loss 100000; III
unknown.
BEDFORD, Ont, June S.-Ihe dwelling Oh a. BROWN
WAS burned this morning -Four children. all under ten
vears of age persisted tho flames. The parents. with
a baby, barely escaped with their lives
MAYNARD.Mass.. June S.-A large barn belonging To
BENJAMIN Smith and several adjoining ouihouses were
dsroved Inv fire The loss Is estimated at $500. par
TALLY insured. Ii. NJ Wetherbee lost wagons worth
III an
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TIE NArIoNAI anARnAxn rurn.

1t thought by the Park Comm ssoners yesterday
that there would be further trouble about the parade
OF the militia in Central Park hearing TO be given
On the b next Wednesday by Governor Hill In Albany
and since public sentiment is decided against this
measure II Is not believed the Governor will sign the bill
Mr. Crimmins said that il was now important that the
parade ground In Van Courtlandt Park should be
Secured for the militia by another From knowl-
small expense
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poo1 SELLERS CAN EvADE TIE LAW.

Tho examination OF William Tsppsn clerk for Holmes d
20 nool sellers AZ No 80 PAX Row. who was arrested on
Monday By Detective Curtis after selling him ticket on the
horse Young Duke yes erday before Justice smith
TOuh- Police Court The detective p'i"" puc1lnS
ticket obliged 20 Sign document COMMISSIONING
Iolu,s a 90 To bet the money his agents the track AT
Jeroro rak dur the race shown TO the satlsfac
ton OF the under the terms oil . print
not 10 he wag"red or plcnt'
time which It to tho defendant put tt IL
with him fer tho OF being sent 10 ROM
Park the prOgTest OF tho races ana heo peBe"
Tappan discharged.
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,fpo cyoylBALpS HOPES ARE RAISED.

Mrs Cignarae in tier mood yesterday she awAl's
eagerly of her tOInses appeal 10 doVerhor NM
Word WAS Yesterday that the Governor would sci
d,y for hearing In the ana lei District oihey mar
tine know The Governor was assured hat 5oOOO l""e'
conld bo rot 10 sign a petition for commutllo
~ ndrea Mrs CIgIaia and alleged lover. mean
hie rema In the TOmbs Prison win hear hE
Of lie means of the wfetched Little woman WHOM II ~ DC
lie murder her husband He cNpessr inc
ufno.i Indifference regarding her fate He was asked yes
re YOU not sorry for poor Mrs. Cgnaraiel"
- ..lIh La dom "A FOL her
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UPPER MApIsoN.AvE. NEEDS REPAvING.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: wish you would call the attention OF the author
tiles to the condition of Madson-ave. above onehnndred
thirds The railroad company will do nothing
to improve it, and it is almost impossible IN numerous
places Horses be driven faster than walk or
fear OF breaking their legs the springs OF tue vehicle
AS travel increasing the bridge owing to the new
depot Mott Haven, II is necessary that something
should be done to remedy the evil j. X :. W.
Ner York, June :, 1887.
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Old roEs JOIN IN RESPECT TO THE DEAD

sTAUSTos, June S.-The city Is brilliant this evening
With flags bunting arches and decorations for tomo.
rows memorial demonstrations. General Averill arrived
this afternoon and met at the station by the Old
stonewall Brigade Baud and a number OF citizens lie
was accomuauied By his wife ana by Mr and Mrs A. j.
Mccall, OF SewYOrk. At the same time at the otner
station General Imboden was greeted by the Stannioh
Artillery General Jackson. OF Tennessee. Will arrive
tonight, and Governor Lee, Of Virginia, In the morning
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STEAMER AND SCHOONER rs COLLISION.

NBwLoSDoN, Conn, June s.-rho steamer City
OF BrocitOn, from FAN River for New-Yori, arrived
here tbs mornings having In tow tho heenastcd
schooner Ida T.. Latham OF Greenport Both
sells in collision or Falkland Island In dense
fog at 9 O'Clock this morning. The Lathams head
gear was carried away her stem started and she
five feet OF water in her hold Sho Is from Perth
Amboy, for Boston, with "a of coal. She
taken from the City Of BrocktOn by a tug and placed
the mud fats. Tho steamer had small hole made
in her upper woras the port side forward OF the
smokestaca She proceeded to New-Yorh.
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Special Notices.

Dyspepsia,
,onse and cnre by one who who sufferer for years.
cure himself since then hundreds OF Others run par.
ticu ars application TO ,,,,,, -, NJ.
rnc Oneni,p the Harvard Club will be hold
M the CLUB house II West 22d Thursday evening
lime al past o'clock. to which all Harvard men,
OF the cuO not cordially nyitei
EDMUND WErMORk, President
NATHANIEL SMITH, Secretary.
T. M. Stewart, steam Carpet Cleaning Works,
Itrlva oelitDc Jtrc
Carriage New York AMI Brooklyn